World Cup choice puts Catt among pigeons for Woodward

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MIKE CATT, who a week ago was out of England’s World Cup picture, completed a remarkable journey yesterday to be part of the final squad of 30 players who will travel to Perth on October 1 in pursuit of rugby union’s Holy Grail, the Webb Ellis trophy.

The impact of his return — he was called in for fitness checks only on Thursday after a 19-month absence from the international game — has been felt elsewhere. It has eased the selection of Andy Gomarsall (who flirted with the 1995 World Cup when Kyran Bracken was in doubt, but did not